by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Hamline ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hamline was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #4 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hamline University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is a decrease of 59% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in writing from Hamline. This makes it the #19 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of writing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hamline is $20,059. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,418 for all writing students.
Part-time undergraduates at Hamline paid an average of $1,525 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,134 | $47,134 |
| Fees | $1,177 | $1,177 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,030 | $12,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Learn more about Hamline tuition and fees.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from Hamline in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hamline University with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Hamline does not offer an online option for its writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hamline Online Learning page.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from Hamline make a median salary of $34,275 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
Of the 31 writing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Hamline, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Hamline are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hamline University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Hamline University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.